To solve this puzzle, we need to look at each word inside the apples and decide if it is an
adjective (a describing word) or not.
Step 1: Understand the difference
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Adjectives describe things. They tell us about size, color, feeling, taste, or quality. Examples: *big, red, happy*.
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Other words are usually nouns (names of people, places, or things) or verbs (actions). Examples: *cat, run, boy*.
Step 2: Check each word row by row
Row 1:
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soft: Describes how something feels. ->
Adjective (RED)
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boy: A person. ->
Other (GREEN)
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pink: A color. ->
Adjective (RED)
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cat: An animal. ->
Other (GREEN)
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tasty: Describes how food tastes. ->
Adjective (RED)
Row 2:
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big: Describes size. ->
Adjective (RED)
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rat: An animal. ->
Other (GREEN)
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run: An action. ->
Other (GREEN)
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old: Describes age. ->
Adjective (RED)
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dog: An animal. ->
Other (GREEN)
Row 3:
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nice: Describes personality or quality. ->
Adjective (RED)
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little: Describes size. ->
Adjective (RED)
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hand: A body part. ->
Other (GREEN)
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bug: An insect. ->
Other (GREEN)
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hat: Clothing. ->
Other (GREEN)
Row 4:
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walk: An action. ->
Other (GREEN)
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tall: Describes height/size. ->
Adjective (RED)
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happy: Describes a feeling. ->
Adjective (RED)
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man: A person. ->
Other (GREEN)
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cute: Describes appearance. ->
Adjective (RED)
Row 5:
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kind: Describes personality. ->
Adjective (RED)
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pen: A school supply. ->
Other (GREEN)
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angry: Describes a feeling. ->
Adjective (RED)
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girl: A person. ->
Other (GREEN)
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tiny: Describes size. ->
Adjective (RED)
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Final Answer:
Color RED (Adjectives): soft, pink, tasty, big, old, nice, little, tall, happy, cute, kind, angry, tiny.
Color GREEN (Other Words): boy, cat, rat, run, dog, hand, bug, hat, walk, man, pen, girl.
Parent Tip: Review the logic above to help your child master the concept of adjective printable worksheet.
